NHTSA recall campaign
11V094000
What was wrong
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE AXLES ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING A SLIGHT REDUCTION IN BRAKING TORQUE AND SHORTENED BRAKE LINING SERVICE LIFE.
Risk
OVER TIME DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES TO VERIFY THE BRAKE WIRES ARE ON THE OFF-DOOR SIDE. IF THEY ARE NOT, THE AXLES WILL BE REMOVED AND REVERSED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →